peeking into the past
PEEKING INTO THE PAST – The Smart Set social club
On Feb. 9, 1906, a group of women in Albemarle met to form a new social club. The group choose the name “The Smart Set” ...
BJ Drye, Author at The Stanly News & Press
Paul Saik
Stanly County Concert Association reveals concerts for next season
Music is one of the many items missing during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Stanly County Concert Association hopes to change all that as conditions improve. ...
by BJ Drye, Friday, April 2, 2021 9:32 am
business
Former state senator named to state role which could help Stanly
Stanly County has another connection in the state in its corner. Gene McLaurin, a former state senator who represented Stanly County, was recently appointed chairman ...
by BJ Drye, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 3:16 pm
Aunt
B.J. DRYE COLUMN: It boggles my mind that she’s gone
Sun Drop. Cherry pudding. Board games. Duke basketball. These are just a few loves I inherited from Aunt Peggy, who died Thursday night. Shortly after, ...
by BJ Drye, Friday, March 19, 2021 2:54 pm
News
Deadline nears for Bonanza tickets
Tickets are still available for the 18th Annual Outdoorsman’s Bonanza. Tickets, priced at $100 each, are on sale for the March 27 event. Only 3,900 ...
by BJ Drye, Thursday, March 18, 2021 8:22 pm
Albemarle
North Stanly shares history of Plow Jock ahead of Albemarle game
In preparation for the North Stanly-Albemarle football game March 19, North Stanly art teacher John Williams shared a little of the history of the Plow ...
by BJ Drye, Monday, March 15, 2021 9:23 am
South Stanly Middle School
South students use assignment to help Stanly County Humane Society
Large floppy ears have been helped thanks in part to earrings. Two South Stanly Middle School students recently raised funds to help the Stanly County ...
by BJ Drye, Friday, March 5, 2021 2:54 pm
Albemarle
Albemarle Hotel to see new life
The Albemarle Hotel has seen better days, but the best may be yet to come for the nearly 100-year-old building. Developer Jordan Jones and his ...
by BJ Drye, Monday, March 1, 2021 9:07 am
B.J. Drye
The Stanly News & Press wins 6 NC Press awards, including General Excellence
The Stanly News & Press brought home six awards in the North Carolina Press Association’s editorial contest. The awards were announced Friday as part of ...
by BJ Drye, Friday, February 26, 2021 5:56 pm
Charlotte Maness
Functional Fitness offers virtual exercising through Stanly County Senior Center
Charlotte Maness will turn 83 in May. She credits her longevity to the fact that she stays busy with activities. Maness, who is usually busy ...